These are some of the questions you may want to discuss to practice for you oral critique. Talk about films you have already seen:
Was ist die kulturelle Bedeutung des Filmes? (What is the cultural significance of the movie?)
Was sind die Gewissensfragen? (What are the moral issues?)
Was ist damit gemeint? (What is the point?)
Glaubst du, dass ein Kunstfilm auch ein populärer Erfolg (success) sein soll?
Soll ein Film nicht nur unterhaltend, sondern auch lehrhaft (instructive) sein?
Ist für dich die Kunst des Fotografierens beim Film sehr wichtig?
Hast du kürzlich einen Film gesehen, der dir sehr gefallen hat?
Beschreib kurz das Thema?
Assignment: Modern German Film
1. Research the Modern German Cinema and thoroughly peruse this site and its links for the latest on the directors of the German films you showcased, the famous German directors of Hollywood movies, old and new, the German filmmakers who came to the U.S. and influenced film here, etc. There will be things that you already know. But read for things old, new and of significance to your particular film and of general interest to you. On the blog, please finish this unit with comments on what you have learned, new details gleaned from this last webquest, and what you have learned about German culture in general from film. The German dubbing of movies is a huge industry of its own. Learn about how the Germans have mastered this art to bring movies from all over the world to the German audiences.
Blog Assignment # 4 : Modern German Cinema & Influence on U.S. and vice versa
1. Research the German film industry post WWII and get an overview of this time period. What was happening? What kinds of movies were made in Germany at this time? What was significant for this era?
2. Search for articles on film during the period coined "New German Cinema" (1962-1982). Find the names of the key filmmakers of this era. On Youtube, watch three clips from movies during this time period. Comment with your insights, opinions, and thoughts on the blog by next Monday.
3. You might also want to take a look at the East German cowboy films, and include these in your discussion.
Assignment: Third Reich
1. Search for articles on film in the third reich and read about this era in detail. Don't be afraid of wikipedia--it is a great starting point. Take notes for class discussion tomorrow and be able to give details about this period of approximately 12 years. (e.g. What different kinds of movies were being made? How did Hitler manipulate the film industry for propaganda purposes? Who left for America? How did the industry change as the years progressed towards the end of the war? etc.)
Offer details for discussion that are not as well-known. As you find sites beyond wikipedia, please list at least two relevant websites and at least a one-sentence description of each website in the discussion post above (on Film page).
2. Search for articles on Leni Riefenstahl. Read about her life and her philosophy towards Hitler's regime. Then for Monday, the 28th, include your opinions of her life on the blog on my District Website. Blog
Leni Riefenstahl's Controversial Documentary
Assignment: Pre Third Reich (Weimar Republic) The history of German Film spans many decades now. The following sites overview the history from various perspectives. Read for a general overview of German film--know its beginnings, its interruptions, its significance today:
Read the articles and webpages listed above. We will be having an ongoing discussion about all of the topics above, as well as film critiques and cultural issues as seen in the movies we watch on the blog in the following link to blog:
1. Read about the background of "Nosferatu" (1921). Read about the director, the reviews of this movie and the historical significance of this movie with regards to film history before we watch video clip.
2. Research the background of "Metropolis" (1927). Read about the director, the reviews of this movie and the historical significance of this movie with regards to film history and the use of special effects. Please read before we watch movie in class. For New York Times articles on the remaking of "Metropolis" click here: NYT May, 2010 & NYT November, 2010.
3. Research the background of "M" (1931). Read about the director, the actor Peter Lorre, the reviews of this movie and the historical significance of this movie with regards to film history and the social issues dealt with in this movie. Read before we watch the clips in class.
Der Blaue Engel
4. Research the background of "Der Blaue Engel" (1930). Research the actress Marlene Dietrich and her stand against Hitler. Read before we watch the video clip in class.
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These are some of the questions you may want to discuss to practice for you oral critique. Talk about films you have already seen:
Assignment: Modern German Film
1. Research the Modern German Cinema and thoroughly peruse this site and its links for the latest on the directors of the German films you showcased, the famous German directors of Hollywood movies, old and new, the German filmmakers who came to the U.S. and influenced film here, etc. There will be things that you already know. But read for things old, new and of significance to your particular film and of general interest to you. On the blog, please finish this unit with comments on what you have learned, new details gleaned from this last webquest, and what you have learned about German culture in general from film. The German dubbing of movies is a huge industry of its own. Learn about how the Germans have mastered this art to bring movies from all over the world to the German audiences.
Blog Assignment # 4 : Modern German Cinema & Influence on U.S. and vice versa
Blog Assignment # 3 : Post WWII through 1982
Blog Assignment # 2: Triumph des Willens
Blog Assignment # 1: Metropolis
Assignment: 1945-1982
1. Research the German film industry post WWII and get an overview of this time period. What was happening? What kinds of movies were made in Germany at this time? What was significant for this era?
2. Search for articles on film during the period coined "New German Cinema" (1962-1982). Find the names of the key filmmakers of this era. On Youtube, watch three clips from movies during this time period. Comment with your insights, opinions, and thoughts on the blog by next Monday.
3. You might also want to take a look at the East German cowboy films, and include these in your discussion.
Assignment: Third Reich
1. Search for articles on film in the third reich and read about this era in detail. Don't be afraid of wikipedia--it is a great starting point. Take notes for class discussion tomorrow and be able to give details about this period of approximately 12 years. (e.g. What different kinds of movies were being made? How did Hitler manipulate the film industry for propaganda purposes? Who left for America? How did the industry change as the years progressed towards the end of the war? etc.)
Offer details for discussion that are not as well-known. As you find sites beyond wikipedia, please list at least two relevant websites and at least a one-sentence description of each website in the discussion post above (on Film page).
2. Search for articles on Leni Riefenstahl. Read about her life and her philosophy towards Hitler's regime. Then for Monday, the 28th, include your opinions of her life on the blog on my District Website. Blog
Assignment: Pre Third Reich (Weimar Republic)
The history of German Film spans many decades now. The following sites overview the history from various perspectives. Read for a general overview of German film--know its beginnings, its interruptions, its significance today:
Read the articles and webpages listed above. We will be having an ongoing discussion about all of the topics above, as well as film critiques and cultural issues as seen in the movies we watch on the blog in the following link to blog:
Movie Blog
3. Research the background of "M" (1931). Read about the director, the actor Peter Lorre, the reviews of this movie and the historical significance of this movie with regards to film history and the social issues dealt with in this movie. Read before we watch the clips in class.
4. Research the background of "Der Blaue Engel" (1930). Research the actress
Marlene Dietrich and her stand against Hitler. Read before we watch the video clip in class.